If you want to set an Environment Variable in PowerShell for Mac, you can make use of the $env automatic variable or by making use of the Set-Item cmdlet.
Let's take a look at both ways with an example each.
Example 1: Set Environment Variable Using $env automatic variable
$env:SERVER_NAME = "Production"
![PowerShell - Set Environment Variable Using $env automatic variable PowerShell - Set Environment Variable Using $env automatic variable](https://code2care.org/howto/set-environment-variable-n-powershell-for-mac/images/PowerShell - Set Environment Variable Using $env automatic variable.jpg)
Example 2: Set Environment Variable Using Set-Item cmdlet
PS /> SET-Item -Path Env:VERSION -Value "3.5"
PS /> GET-Item Env:VERSION
Name Value
---- -----
VERSION 3.5
![PowerShell - Set Environment Variable Using Set-Item cmdlet PowerShell - Set Environment Variable Using Set-Item cmdlet](https://code2care.org/howto/set-environment-variable-n-powershell-for-mac/images/PowerShell - Set Environment Variable Using Set-Item cmdlet.jpg)
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